Aim Higher Catholic Podcast
Father Anthony, OFM & Sister Catherine, TOR
Categories: Education
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The Liturgical Year will soon be coming to a close but there are still a few great feasts to remember!
**Celebrating Hallowtide**
The Liturgical Year is soon coming to an end, but like the mythical phoenix, it will rise anew with the season of Advent. Before the Church reaches this climactic conclusion with the Gospel account of the end of the world and the General Judgment, it celebrates one of the most sacred parts of the fall season—Hallowtide. Hallowtide refers to the triduum of All-Hallows Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.
Even though Pope Pius XII suppressed the vigil of All Saints in the 1950s, we can still observe this day as a time of spiritual preparation, thereby preserving the essence of Hallowtide. This celebration and commemoration embody the dogma of the Communion of Saints, an article of our faith explicitly stated in the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe… in the Communion of Saints.”
**All-Hallows Eve Program (Evening)**
1. Renew the Baptismal Vows (the promises made to God at Baptism, located in the Missal at the end of the Holy Saturday services). 2. Pray a Rosary (dedicate this Rosary to the entire Communion of Saints). 3. Sing “O Come, Holy Ghost” (praying to the Holy Ghost to grant us the grace to become saints).
**All Saints’ Day Program (Anytime during the day)**
1. Attend Mass (if possible). 2. Pray a Rosary (in honor of all the Saints and Angels). 3. Read from the “Lives of the Saints.” A family may choose their patron saint for the year and read about his or her life. If this is your first year doing this devotion, consider starting with St. Joseph, the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin, since every family should have a devotion to this great saint. Afterwards, sing “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name.”
**All Souls’ Day Program (Anytime during the day)**
1. Attend Mass (if possible, and perform the devotion described in the “Announcements and Reminders” section). 2. Prepare your Poor Souls list a few days in advance so the priest can place it on the altar during Mass, as is customary. 3. Pray a Rosary (for the faithfully departed). 4. Visit a cemetery (if possible; at a Catholic cemetery, you can choose anyone and pray for their soul. You may pray an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be. Follow those prayers with: “Eternal rest grant unto (him, her, them) O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”)
**Suggestions:**
One way that a family or individual can make the most of this holy time is by preparing meals that align with the nature of the feast. While the Church does not mandate fasting and abstaining on All-Hallows Eve or All Souls’ Day, choosing to do so can enhance our appreciation for the importance of preparation and prayer. Traditionally, beans or lentils are served on All Souls’ Day. Additionally, on the Feast of All Saints, consider preparing a special meal to reflect the celebratory nature of the feast.
To read Father Anthony's article, "The Last Great Feast":
http://www.franciscanfathers.com/popular_articles
If you would like to have your dearly departed remembered at Mass on All Souls' Day, you may contact Father Anthony:
fatheranthony84@gmail.com
Previous episodes
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124 - Season Four: Episode Six - The Season of Hallowtide Thu, 17 Oct 2024
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123 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Fear of the Lord with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 0h
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122 - Season Four: Episode Five - The Solemnity of Our Holy Father Saint Francis of Assisi Thu, 03 Oct 2024
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120 - Season Four: Episode Four - The Seven Sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 0h
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119 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Piety with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Fri, 06 Sep 2024 - 0h
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118 - Season Four: Episode Three - Gregorian Chant Thu, 05 Sep 2024
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117 - Season Four: Episode Two - Remembering Father Bernard Colussy, OFM Thu, 22 Aug 2024
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116 - Season Four: Episode One - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wed, 14 Aug 2024
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115 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Knowledge with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 0h
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113 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Fortitude with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 0h
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112 - Season Three: Episode Twenty - The Fisherman & The Vessel of Election Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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111 - Season Three: Episode Nineteen - Practicing Virtues in Conversation: Part Two Wed, 19 Jun 2024 - 0h
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110 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Counsel with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 0h
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109 - Season Three: Episode Eighteen - Practicing Virtues in Conversation: Part One Wed, 05 Jun 2024
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108 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Understanding with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Tue, 28 May 2024 - 0h
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107 - Season Three: Episode Seventeen - Trinity Sunday Wed, 22 May 2024 - 0h
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106 - Season Three: Episode Sixteen - Stories Jesus Told: The Faithful Servant Wed, 15 May 2024 - 0h
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105 - Season Three - Episode Fifteen - Pentecost Sunday Fri, 10 May 2024 - 0h
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104 - Season Three: Episode Fourteen - Ascension Thursday Fri, 03 May 2024 - 0h
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103 - Bonus! The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost: Wisdom with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 0h
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102 - Season Three: Episode Thirteen - Stories Jesus Told: The Parable of the Talents Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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101 - Replay! The Franciscan Crown Rosary: Paschal Meditation Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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100 - Season Three: Episode Twelve - The Good Shepherd Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 0h
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99 - REPLAY! This is the Day the Lord has Made, Rejoice! Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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98 - Season Three: Episode Eleven - Movie Review: CABRINI Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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97 - REPLAY! Palm Sunday Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 0h
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96 - Season Three: Episode Ten - The True Presence Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 0h
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95 - Replay! A Lenten Meditation: The Franciscan Crown Rosary Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 0h
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94 - Season Three: Episode Nine - Stories Jesus Told: The Parable of the Ten Virgins Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 0h
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93 - Replay: Favorite Lenten Hymns Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 0h
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92 - Season Three: Episode Eight - Ash Wednesday Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 0h
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91 - The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 0h
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90 - Season Three: Episode Seven - Stories Jesus Told: The Good Samaritan Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 0h
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89 - REPLAY: The Christmas Season - The Marriage Feast of Cana Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 0h
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88 - REPLAY: The Christmas Season - The Baptism of Our Lord Wed, 10 Jan 2024
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87 - Season Three: Episode Six - Christmas Week Feasts Tue, 19 Dec 2023
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86 - Bonus! The Pursuit of Virtue: Union with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 0h
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85 - Season Three: Episode Five - Gaudete Sunday Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 0h
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84 - Mexico! Part Three: The Sermons of Two Bishops Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 0h
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83 - Mexico! - Part Two: The Consecration Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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82 - Bonus! The Pursuit of Virtue: Charity with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Fri, 17 Nov 2023
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81 - Mexico - Part One Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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80 - Season Three: Episode One - The Last Great Feast Fri, 27 Oct 2023
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79 - Bonus! The Pursuit of Virtue: Confidence with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 0h
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78 - Episode 39: The Sixth Law of the Church Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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77 - Aim Higher Revisited: Learning the Rosary Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 0h
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76 - Episode 38: The Angels & Us Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 0h
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75 - Episode 37: The Fifth Law of the Church Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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74 - Bonus! The Practice of Meditation with Father Anthony, O.F.M. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 0h
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73 - Bonus! The Pursuit of Virtue: Prayer with Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 0h